[Places to Visit]

Tsuten-kaku Tower and Shin-sekai The Shin-sekai area surrounds Tsuten-kaku Tower, an observation tower, which was built in 1912. This area is a remnant from the past. Just outside of the Dobutsuen-mae subway station.

Festival Gate This is a new modern resort where you can enjoy amusement attractions, virtual attractions, shopping centers and restaurants. There are also spas where people of all ages can experience many kinds of spas from around the world. / 06-6635-1000 Admission: 2,400 yen for spas (3 hours) / Open weekdays, holidays 2,700 yen / 06-6635-1012 Just outside of the Dobutsuen-mae subway station.

Shitenno-ji Temple Shitenno-ji Temple was established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The temple has been destroyed many times by civil wars and fires. Although the present buildings are new with no historical values, they were rebuilt according to the original Shitenno-ji design. Also, a treasure stock museum is worth visiting to see its national treasures of Japan. Admission: 200 yen for Goju-no-to Pagoda and Treasure Stock Museum / Open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed Mondays (October - March 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) / 06-7671-0066 5-min. walk from the Shitennoj-mae subway station.